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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1887-11-16
What n Fetch Is

1t is much harder to explain the na-
ture of the fetch, for the negro him
self Is not clear on that subject. /
therefore fall back on my authorities,
Hubble Schlelden and Max Muller.
The former says that fetIchism is not a
proper designation for a religion, for
Judaism and christianity have their
fetiches as well as native religions; the
word should be used as analogous with
word symbol or emblem, as Max
Muller has shown. If we should say
that the cross Is the fetch or christ
lanity, some persons would think we
were guilty of blasphemy, but they
would be only those who have no real
conception of what fetch Is. The
phrase Is really as far from blasphemy
as science is from idle chattering. The
confusion of tile emblem with the
thought represented, OF the material
with the spiritual, of the visible with
the invisible, is not religion, but su-
perstitIon, whether it be the worship of
fetiches or of relics, ldoIary, or the
alteration of saints. Max Muller says:
I'VE may fancy ourselves secure
against the fetch worship of the poor
negro, but there are few if any among
US who have not their fetch or idol,
either in their church or their heart,
The negro's religion is no belief in the
power OF the fetch, but belief in the
power of spirit through which the fet-
ich is of effect"
One important thought in particular
is not peculiar to fetch faith, but is
mixed with the religions of most peo-
pie, but the negro suffers more than
any other man from the fear of ghosts.
I'm the foaming water, in the dazzling
lightning, in the murmuring wind he
sees the working of self-existing spIr-
itual beings. And why should we de-
prive an anxious human heart of the
comforting faith that piece of hide OF
a dried snakehead, carefully wrapped
up and wori about the body can pro-
! tect himI"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1887-11-16
How Not to Bring Up Healthy Girls

One of the principal reasons who so
many healthy girls become invalid
women Is owing to the mistaken ideas
and restrainsts of mothers. When the
girl is young she romps and plays and
tumbles about the floor without re-
strainst, and is healthy. In most in
stances much too soon long dresses are
put on, and the girl Is put under a
double restraint, and is expected to at
once become lady. Hampered by her
clothing, which prevents the free ac-
tiOn of the muscles OF the body, or if
she indulges in any childish plays, or Is
seen by her mother in any but an up
right position, she Is told that such con-
duct is not ladylike and only suitable
for boys She soon begins TO think she
must not bend her body, and must
Keep constantly in an upright position,
excepting when asleep. The result of
this teaching IS the supports of the in
ternal organs are weakened. The mus
cles OF her back not being used become
weak and relaxed, and she stoops for
ward; Immediately stays are provided
to take the place of muscles. The
shoulders begin to droop forward; ;
shoulder braces are at once put on to
supply the place of muscles provided by
nature to mold them in their proper
position. Thus releaved of all action
they soon become relaxed and useless.
Thus nature is supplanted by art until
the poor girl becomes more compost
tion of steel, whalebone and rubber
than of muscle, flesh and blood. By
this time her mental education is fin
ished, and the proud mother is enabled
to introduce to the world an accom-
plished lady. and at the same time a
weak. dependent. invalid woman.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1887-11-16

voice husky, the sight indisdinct. Some
one whispers in the ear OF the busy sur
geon: "The patient, 1 fear, Is dying"
Restoratlves are administered, the
pulse gradually rises, and after few
hours of hard work and terrible anxiety
reactions occurs. The poor woman
was only faint from the joint Influence
of the auRsthetic, shock and loss OF
blood. An assistant, kind or sentinel,
is placed as guard over her, with in
structions to watch her with the closest
care and to send word the moment the
slightest change for the worse is per-
ceived.
The surgeon goes about his business,
visits other patients on the way, and at
length, long after the usual hour, he
sits down, worried and exhausted. TO
his cold and comfortless meal, with a
mouth almost as dry and voice as
husky as his patients. He eats me-
chanicalIy, exchanges hardly a word
with any member of his family, and.
sullenly retires to his study TO pre-
scribe for his patients-never, during
all this time, forgetting the poor mutt
lated object he left few hours ago.
He Is about to lie down to get a mo-
ment's repose after the severe toll OF
ring OF the bell, and the servant, breatll-
less with excitement, begs his immedi-
ate presence at the sick chamber With
the excitement, ''They think Mrs. -
is dying" He hurTies to the scene
with rapid pace and anxious feeling
The stump is of a crimson color, and
the patient lies IN profound swoon.
An artery has suddenly given away;
the exhaustion is extreme; cordials and
stimulants are at once brought into
requisition; tie dressings are removed,
| and the recusant. vessel is promptly Sc
| cured.
The vital current ebbs and flows, re-
action is still more tardy than before.
| and it Is not until late hour of the
night that the surgeon, literally worn
out in mind and body, retires to his
home IN search of Tepose. Does he
! sleepP He tries, but he cannot close
| his eyes. His mind is with his patient:
| he hears every foOtstep upon the pave
ment under his window, and is in mo-
! mentary expectation of the ringing OF
the night bell. He is disturbed by the
| widest species, he sees the most ter
| rifle objects, and As he rises early In the
| morning to hasten to his patient s
chamber, he feels that he has been
cheated of the rest OF which he stood
so much in need. Is this picture over
| drawnr l have sat for it a thousand
/ times, and there is not an educated,
/ conscientious surgeon that VIII not GER
| tify to its accuracy.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1887-11-16
Winter.

s..r. brook iu winter sings no mors3
80 he's gone iu and shut the door;
n, Nos, v.u. De sings in much the same
II. sung O.. be ran down the meadows of
TIL. brSol OH, old name, remember, was
In rraalr-. G,-pra= his tunes 20 himself
TEr.vr very aa.. hos not sung OUT,
ArIifyua insist uu COOL, full proof,
ms. ohm . lH.a tu hts palace root,
Pm down your ear, and make an end of
doubt
So tie flowers On winter bloom no more?
Roses ar. gone. Ir- You surely must see
There are blossoms on blossoms, 4 thous-
aI. s.r t.wr,
Thicker tlrn leaves on the summer tree,
Pgrar 90 ..r rH~.--Hy, winter than lilies,
Al. uf a.r.r fields than the daffydown-
summer may put % flower on each stem,
But these i've blossoms, half birI-what of
r.ru'
Nj JOINS uu millions, everywhere,
C.mil- a-.arr.uE uat OF the air.
So rl- skies ocwsut.r are uukiud?
Wa..u s.aru tae stars, aud l think you
Tra-. Instead of looking round the blue,
They -aa.. straight down, and right at
Tie ,.-at Of all sights for bright young
eyes
T.rrr- up rr.ra IN the winter skies.
Aud. uaIE you NOT how clear the air i?
T.l-'s f.a s,.rS 90, tLe witchingest fairies,
Tlr -sr.a r"lr make pictures on the pane,
AMI .lr.g .r.r.-- our ut the rain.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1887-11-16

Equal parts Of cuor0form and alchO-
hol will remove paint spots from cotton
goods.
"A S75 900 mile race-track is about
TO be built in the northern suburbs of
indianapolis.
The Schumacher peach is recognized
by many leading horticulturists as a
really valuable and improved accession.
A little powdered resin sprinkled on
to cut will present Inflammation; put
a soft cloth around the finger and wet
it with water frequently.
mo DARLING" said a Burlington
mother to sick child, ''the doctor says
mustn't read to you" Then man.
ma, s" begged the little one, won't you
please read to yourself out loud?r
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02

mittink the crime is nor known. it II re-
ported that Ho!ong is almost an idiot. After
committing the crime he took rife belong
ing to Mr.. Field, and has not been seen
since. A. w. Field, the father Of the girl,
was quite . well known breeder Of fino
sheep. He committed suicide about year
ago.
A Washington special gives . rgadab',
account Of tie call Of Gov. NcGiil and stan,
with Congressman Mcdonald and Ex-Con-
gresham Straight upon President Cleve-
land. The party were cordially received.
Among the number was Master Cain, son
OF Col Cain of Gov. Nc(iills staff. AZ the
visitors were about taking their departure
Congressman Mcdonald led the little fel-
low up to the President and introduced him.
The President took his hand and greeted
him very kindly. Judge Mcdonald then
presented the President with . blank card,
saying, s.Mr. President. Master Cain il de-
sirons Of procuring your autograph. WIN
kindly favor him with itr' Tho President
replied, "With the greatest Of pleasure"
He stepped to his desk, sat down and wrote
his name with the date. enclosed it In IN
envelope, and handed 1t to the lad. While
writing the President asked the boy what
he was going to do with the autograph.
The little 70. ow was too embarrassed to 10.
ply, hut Judge Mcdonald said, He will
keep II n an inspiration to prompt him to
vote tho Democratic ticket when be becomes
Of age" Tie President laughingly -
piled that It would undoubtedly keep better
II presented for that purpose. Master Cain
II proud Of souvenir that few Of the
thousands now here carry away with them.
AL present heartily enjoyed the tnsidsnt.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02

A writer in the Fairfield (Me.) Jour-
nal hears a story with a moral from
Poland Spring. One of the boarlers
there this summer was young coun-
try lawyer with small practice, who
came to the hotel with an invalid sister.
A rich old fellow from Philadelphia
made his acquaintance at the SPRING
side and was pleased with him. Now.
this rich old man wanted an honest
man to send to Europe on an important
business mission. He thought this
young lawyer would fill the bill, but
proceeded to test him first. After gain
Ing his confidence he told him of plan
he had for making money BY a short
but very dishonest method. The young
man listened attentively. and then
firmly declined to be a party to any
such arrangement. In vain the old man
pleaded that scores of men occupying
high positions to day had made their
start in precisely such way. The
young man was firm rs a rock. The
result was that the Philadclphian, being
convinced Of the young mans integrity.
engaged his services, and he is now on
his way to Europe.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02
Henry Clay In Q Duel.

It may seem curious to many that the
two greatest statesmen of the first half
Of the nineteenth century should have
been induced to settle personal difficult
ties BY exchanging cartcls to tight
duel. On the Virginia banks Of the
Potomac. across from Washington,
Henry Clay. Secretary of State, and
John Randolph, Senator from Virginia.
met in 1926, on account of political dis
agreement. The two names are i'm
separable on the pages Of American
history. They we're stanch personal
friends, though bitter political enemies.
On the eve Of the encounter. when told
Of the inconsistencies Of the meeting
Of the child and wife of his opponent.
the Virginian replied, with a smile, Il
will do nothing on the morrow to dis
turb the repose or sleep of child or
mother"
While arranging the preliminary de-
tails at the scene Of the encounter, and
before Mr.. Clay took his position. the
pistol Of Randolph was accidently dis
charged. This was very humiliating to
his senes of honor, as he well knew
that it would give rise to unpleasant
reports by his enemies, and his reputa-
ton as gentleman would be assailed.
but Clay magnanimously came forward
and said that it was an accident.
When the details were finally arranged.
the two principals took their positions.
There was a stump just behind Clay,
and gravel walk behind Randolph.
The seconds and attendants retired,
and the word given, the reports of pis-
tolls sounded simultaneously. and Clay
advanced quickly toward Randolph, ex-
claiming: II trust in God, my dear
sir, you are untouched; l would not
have harmed you for a thousand
worlds" Randolph had fired in the
air, but Clay's bullet went through Ran
dolph's coat. You owe me a coat.
Mr.. Clay" jocosely remarked Randolph
when he saw the rent made by the bull
let. Il am glad the debt is no great
err replied Clay. Then they shook
hands and returned to the city the very
best of friends. Washington Capita.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02

marian, has issued orders to the railroad
companies to admit no stock to the Terri
tory without bills OF health unless inspected
on entrance. All cattle from Illinois, Vir-
ginia, and Vermont are quarantined until
further orders.
Henry G. Reese. Of Huron, was found IN .
box car at Salem Tuesday morning, crushed
to death BY lumber with which the car was
loaded. He left the day before in search OF
work, and his wife and six children are In
almost destitute circumstances.
At q meeting of the board Of trustees Of
Redneld College, the plan Of w. H. Ham,
mond, Mitchell architect, was accepted.
The building will be one OF the handsolnest
in the James river valley. The corner
stone win be laid Jul, with . grand cele-
brati0n. An orator 10 to be secured In New
Y0,k for the occasion: banquet will be
given; special trains will run, and no pains
will b0 spared to make the day 1T be-
ginning OF the history Of an Institution of
learning second to mono il tho West. The
building will bs completed Sept !, 1887. By
vote OF the board, only the academic, nor
NAL, business and musical courses win be
opened for next year, but each Of these will
be up to that New England standard char
acteristic Of all Congregational institutions
Of learning.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02
WISCONSIN.

nnv,~,.~ %a~,..c, p,s,l.,1 L..
ueIman farmer was Killed " lightning
near Wilson, Wis, Saturday.
The Janesyille K j. dts Of Lab or win ce,e
brate July 4th, ndiodses from the southern
part OF the state win i,;n. General WORTHY
Foreman Griffith viii Ls the orator.
-. \, u-.u;
the case OF William barnes trustee,
s. Ono, p";,. ' Mn"AuAe.
the United states cirrnit court % for the the
Eastern district Of Wisconiin, Chief Jus
tics Waite delivered the opinion Of the
of the circuit court dismissing the bill.
~, c.;. r.r.
Inv SnippoM. EaAs "oo1en nns were
badly damaged ~ hre on the eth. The firo
evidently originated from spontaneous COM
bustion, as the building was not opened nm
til the flames were discoyered Tie lose On
the building was 81, ,5OD; on the nachinerv
$4,000; on the latter there was an irsurance
Of SIC, 90 in outside Companies.
MRS. Langtry ana fred Gsohardt, accord
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02
An Intelligent Dog.

Brown is big st. Bernard dog of
Boston famous for his intelligence. 1t
was his habit to 60 with the nurse when
she wheeled the baby out for an airing
There was high cmbankmcnt with
steep incline going down at sharp
angle, and on one occasion. the nurse
going in to pay u visit to some of her
friends, left the carriage with the baby
in it perilously near the dangerous spot.
Something started the wheels in motion.
and the carriage rolled down toward
the dangerous edge; in moment more
it must have gone over, when Brown
threw himself before the wheels ard lay
there. holding the carriage back by the
weight Of his body until the truant
maid returned.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02

The New York Staats- -Zeitung, which
cannot fairly be accused Of prejudice in
the case, has been making an investiga-
tion Of the present strength Of the
knights Of Labor in the metropolis -
compared with the membership Of .
year ago, and the result shows loss Of
over so per cent. Stated in exact figures.
the total membership has decreased in
that time from 97,4S2 to 1882. sev-
Ural things are mentioned as contribu.
ing causes Of this large falling Of; but
the main one, according to the best
testimony. is the dissatisfaction grow
ing out Of unsuccessful and injurious
strikes.-E1.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

Mr.. Parnell is said to be haunted with the
idea that some one is trying to poison him.
"A cyclone has visited Calcutta. Four
ships are reported missing and ono has
toundered.
Bismarck will be prevented by muscular
rheumatism from going to Frciderichruhe
a. usual.
$40 lives are now reported to have been
lost by the burning Of the Opera Comique,
and great excitement exists at Paris.
Fierce gales are reported in various parts
Of England and Scotland. Many wrecks are
said 70 have occurred on tho coasts.
A procession Of unemployed people In
Dublin, Ireland, carrying the black flag
skull and crossbones was dispersed by the
police.
A Vienna dispatch says q more hopeful
view prevails among Austrian statesmen Of
the European situation. The Emperor, In
closing the Hungarian diet next week, Is ex-
pectcd to emphasize his confidence In the
preservation Of peace.
the Opera Comique at Paris, the oldest
play house at the French capital was wholly
consumed by fire ON the 25th, while play
was in progress. One actress was burned
to death In her dressing room aud fourteen
lost their lives. The number Of injured
approxiMates one hundred.
A dispatch from Odessa Gays that Wed
ncsday night, while the Gear and czarina
were driving in an open carriage from q
hall given by members Of tho nobility at
Nova Teherkast, shot was fired At them
from the crowd on the street Great up
roar followed. The man who fired the shot
was so maltreated by the people that be
was insensible when the police secured him.
The culprit had In his possession bottle OF
poison, nix cartridges, revolver and q
dagger. He refuses to answer questions
Evictions are being carried on at Bodykt
attended by exciting scenes A lgh1
occurred, and the police charged tho peo
pie with batons. The sht rif in command wa.
seized with epilepsy. A truce was had q,
once, and was used by the people te
strengthen their defenses. The persons t
be eylcted are all barricaded in their homes
and have plenty OF friends along to assist II
resisting the police. II 10 believed tina,
severe lighting and even bloodshed ar
inevitable.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02
Fires ana Casualties.

Tho dry goods establishment Of Il. r.
Wasson l. Co., Of Indianapolis, was discov-
cred to be on fire Friday, and before the
flames werc subdued it was badly damaged
Mr. WATSON estimates the loss at Isl, 600, and
the insurance adjuster at $3O,OU.
The loss at Lake Linden foots upta ,O0O, COO
aud the insurance $427,Oo0. On the s2d,
$1,000 had boon raised in Calumet. Red
Jacket, Hancock and Houghtnn for the
sufferers by fire, and subscriptions arc COM
ing In literally from al parts Of the state
Great suffering must ensue unless money
and clothing comes immediately. A num-
bar OF large wholesale horses In Milwaukee,
Chicago, Detroit and other cities teleersphed
aid. Only one man lost his life.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02
DAKOTA.

At Milbank, on the 9th Geo. W. Bartlett,
city marshall. soldier Of the late war, fell
dsad from heart disease.
AAt the Broadlawn farm, eight miles from
Hops, Steele County, On the 34th inst, John
W. Smith, aged q, native OF New York,
recently Of Minneapolis was killed by the
premature discharge Of . hercules powder
cartridge which hs was sinking TO blast
rock In an artesian well Both logs were
blown of and he was dissmboweled. He
Lived about - minutes after the accident.
Dr.. Langdon, Deputy Territorial Veter.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02

Mr.. COLEMAN, United States Commis.
oioner Of Agriculture, speaks hopefully
of the new method of obtaining sugar
from sugar-cane by diffusion. On re-
turning from . recent trip to Louisiana
to investigate the operation he is con-
vinced that the process viii prove sue
cessful. Cane which under ordinary
circumstances and methods will yield
eighty pounds of sugar to the ton
yields lao pounds under this process.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02

DR. DAVENPORT. the analyst of the
Massachusetts, State Board Of Health,
makes some returns that will be of in
terest to all. Out Of twenty advertised
cures for the opium habit, all but ono
contained opium. A marvellous cure
.sdouble chloride Of gold" contained
no gold! A large number Of .'temper-
ance drinks" were ulso examined. All
contained alcohol, and one as high -
sa4.S per cent. The majority contained
over 90 per cent. A preparation anal
yzing 41.6 per cent was claimed BY its
manufactures ito be purely vegetable
extract"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02

: Miss ANITA LUCILLE CoDY, daughter
Of Buffalo Bill. is beautiful brunei
Of - summers, is tall, has pretty fg-
ure, and is vivacious and we'll educated.
She sailed for England Tuesday, accom-
panied by a chaperon. Her father
telegraphed for her to come to London
the day after Queen Victoria paid the
Wild West royal visit. When she
arrived in New York last Saturday she
received letter from her father saying
fthatSshe will be receiy ed at court.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02

Dear heart. between as can be no farewell:
We have 20 long TO 1--we. so msch to endure.
What ills despair can work us who can tell,
Had We net help in that one trust secure7
Time cannot sever. ror space keep long apart,
Those whom loves slecpless yesrning would
draw near.
Fate bends unto the indomitab!e hear:
And frm fxt will. What room have We FOR
fear?
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02

ANEW method Of bleaching by means
of electrolysis is reported from England.
Cotton or other goods are saturated
with solution Of magnesium chloride
and then subjected toa powerful elee-
!. trio current. BY this means the mag
neGium chloride is deoomposed and the
chloride is sst free, which immediately,
aces after the usual manner. It II
claimed that the work expended BY .
67o-horse power engine upon dynamo
xApaehine win produce the equivalent Of
Loo pounds Of bleaching powder par
hour, OF fifty-horse power engine
would give one ton psr day. II tAsss
alaims On b substantiatsd tho rssalts
IN - Of ths pamsst significance
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02

JAMES LICK died in San Francisco
ten years ago, leaving in the hands Of
trustees an estate of about IS, 600, 900,
to be divided among various charitable
and scientific societies. The estate is
yet unsettled, but the trustees have
drawn over 100000 in salaries and
have paid out nearly 800, 900 in law
yer's fees.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02

DONALD G. MITCHELL, pleasantly
known to many thousand American
readers as ELK Marvel" has wholly
given over literary work. and is SPEND
ing his quiet evening of life on q farm
near New Haven, Conn. He is IS
years old.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-02

been something said. and Dolly seemed
very happy. Three months afterwaIl
you might have seen gentleman ana
and lady and little curly-heaied boy
on q train bound West. Do you want
to know who they were? Well, they
were Jack and his bride Dolly, and
little Clare, whose Christmas coat was
to have been made out OF "Papa's
Jacket